Exercise Physiologist

Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Gundersen Tri-County is seeking an Exercise Physiologist! This is your opportunity to provide care to patients in Tri County's brand-new hospital. We serve patients in three primary care clinics, a 25-bed critical-access hospital, and in an Urgent Care and Emergency Department. What you will do: Implement and supervise a physical exercise program patients Works cooperatively with the healthcare team to improve the quality of patient care services delivered Serve as a professional resource for Tri County Memorial and the community Casual position-pick up hours when able 8-hour day shifts What will you get: Close-knit, small town community Opportunities for growth and development What do you need: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Exercise Physiology ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hire Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love medicine and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Job Description: The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse/Specialist or Exercise Physiologist implements and supervises a physical exercise program for disease and healthy populations. The employee communicates, organizes, and works cooperatively as a member of the healthcare team to continuously improve the quality of patient care services delivered. The employee serves as a professional resource for the department, the health care team, and the community. Main Responsibilities: 1. Effectively performs specified assessment preceding, during and after exercise, and initiates appropriate intervention to maintain safety of patient. 2. Directs patients in the performance of prescribed exercise while at the facility and instructs patients in home exercise. 3. Communicates the program philosophy and goals of the exercise program to patients and assists patients in establishing appropriate goals of rehabilitation. 4. Implements appropriate teaching/counseling for patient and family members. 5. Communicates effectively with team members to provide quality patient care. 6. Evaluates effectiveness of various interventions and charts progress at appropriate intervals. 7. Obtains appropriate physician referrals, patient information and assesses various referrals to Exercise Physiology with also including Pulmonary Rehabilitation and PAD programs. 9. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested. Education and Learning: REQUIRED Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing, or Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology or equivalent. Work Experience: REQUIRED Successful completion of clinical internship or advance training DESIRED 1-3 years of experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation License and Certifications: REQUIRED Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 6 months of hire DESIRED ACSM Exercise Specialist or Exercise Physiology Registry Age Specific Population Served: Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) OSHA Category: Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). Exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position: Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25 Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Nikki Frahm-Ward Recruiter Email Address: nmfrahmw@gundersenhealth.org Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. At Gundersen Health System, we've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. Enrich every life with us, and the life that is enriched could ultimately be yours. Physician-led, integrated healthcare system 325-bed medical center Level II Trauma Center 65 regional clinics and hospitals 5 affiliate critical access hospitals 900 clinicians 8,000 employees serving more than 21 counties in Western Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, and something we call Love Medicine at http://www.gundersenhealth.org